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washing

[wosh-ing, waw-shing] / ˈwɒʃ ɪŋ, ˈwɔ ʃɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
cleaning
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NOUN
laundry
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"She lived alone with four fridges and three washing machines," Kim, 49, told AFP.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The researchers identified several practical steps consumers can take to lessen the environmental impact of washing dishes:

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

While many bots have mastered walking, they still struggle to open doors, fridges and washing machines smoothly.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

It opened a roughly $100 million factory in Brazil making refrigerators and washing machines in 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Some of the people he warned away were Herdmans—Imogene and Ralph and Leroy, on their way back with fifty cents for the washing machine.

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson




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